Animal Testing

Ceetox sees increase in EU interest since sweeping ban

23-Apr-2013 - The organisation dedicated to the development of alternative methods for the industry have noted a major increase in interest from the EU on in vitro toxicity screening options since the...

BASF-Promega collaboration develops non-animal skin reaction test

16-Apr-2013 - Chemicals company BASF has teamed up with life sciences company Promega to jointly develop an alternative method to animal testing to detect allergic reactions in the skin to certain substances.

Industry bodies back new in vitro nanoparticle safety test

03-Apr-2013 - According to the European Commission, an EU funded research project has significantly advanced the capability of in vitro testing of nanoparticles.  

Vietnam takes strides to replacing animal testing in cosmetics with CFI grant

28-Mar-2013 - Thanks to funding from animal rights organization Cruelty Free International, Vietnam is taking strides to replace animal testing on cosmetics with alternative methods.

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Global consumers show greater confidence in non-animal tested cosmetics

15-Mar-2013 - Consumers around the world show greater confidence in a cosmetic product’s safety if it has not been tested on animals according to a new survey, as other countries call for...

Industry heralds animal testing ban emphasizing development of science

12-Mar-2013 - The complete ban on the sale of cosmetics developed through animal testing in the EU which came into play on March 11, should ensure we will see greater collaboration between...

Europe’s alternative test lab publishes skin sensitization strategy

08-Mar-2013 - The European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EURL ECVAM) has just released its strategy on how to achieve an animal-free solution for assessing chemicals for skin sensitisation.

2013 sees Asia take strides towards eliminating animal testing

07-Mar-2013 - With less than a week to go until the ban on selling animal-tested cosmetics in the EU, it appears that it has influenced several markets in Asia, with Korea, India...

EU ban is the turning point for rest of the world to ban animal testing too

26-Feb-2013 - Humane Society International and Lush are calling on cosmetic industry trade associations around the world to ban animal testing in cosmetics for good.

“Regulations need to change to outlaw animal testing in cosmetics”

07-Feb-2013 - Regulations in countries around the world need to change to outlaw animal testing in cosmetics, rather than the manufacturers themselves, according to the industry-specific organisation set up by the BUAV.

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‘Animal testing ban signals a great victory in Europe, and should see other markets take note’

30-Jan-2013 - There seems to be continued talk in the cosmetics industry of the proposed animal testing ban that comes into place on March 11, 2013, and whilst it has been a...

CAAT-EU kicks off the year with new papers on toxicology testing

18-Jan-2013 - The Committee, known for promoting education in humane science, has published new papers on the ‘Integrated Testing Strategies for Safety Assessments’, which looks at the most up-to-date strategies in alternative...

Paul Mitchell pledge furthers Cruelty-Free campaign

15-Jan-2013 - Cruelty Free International, the organization founded by the BUAV, has announced a new partnership with luxury hair care brand Paul Mitchell, with the latter pledging that its products will not...

‘Let’s not be left behind’ – statesman calls for commitment to animal testing ban in India

15-Jan-2013 - Last week, India’s Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr G N Singh met with MP Maneka Gandhi , and now Humane Society International has applauded statesman Ramalinga Reddy for urging...

Moves made to ban animal testing in cosmetics welcomed

09-Jan-2013 - The recent announcements made in India and Israel with regards to banning animal testing for cosmetics products has been welcomed by animal rights group BUAV and its affiliates.

Time for India to harmonize animal testing policy with US and EU, says MP

08-Jan-2013 - Following the announcement in Israel to ban imports of animal tested cosmetics, India may now make the bold step to outlaw such products.

L’Oréal: animal testing alternatives vital but ensuring product safety is a MUST

19-Dec-2012 - 2012 has seen a big focus on animal testing in the cosmetics industry particularly with the proposed marketing ban coming into play in Europe next year. Whilst companies want to...

EU scientists make considerable progress in animal testing area

11-Dec-2012 - EU scientists have been awarded the first ever £250,000 (€310,000) Lush Science Prize for their steadfast progress in an ongoing research project to find an alternative to animal testing with chemical...

Trade association urges caution over Commissioner Designate’s animal testing comments

15-Nov-2012 - Cosmetics Europe has urged caution over comments made by prospective EU Health Commissioner Tonio Borg regarding the proposed marketing ban on animal-tested cosmetics, saying it may ‘jeopardise’ progress and undermine...

Commissioner Designate receives backing over animal testing stance

14-Nov-2012 - Tonio Borg, Commissioner Designate for the Health and Consumer Affairs portfolio has received backing from The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) and Humane Society International after announcing his...

China takes steps towards first ever non-animal test

08-Nov-2012 - The Chinese government are taking steps towards accepting a non-animal test for cosmetics for the first time, after a PETA grant allowed the necessary research to develop a new toxicity...

Scientists reveal ‘groundbreaking’ animal testing alternative for skin sensitivity

12-Oct-2012 - A team of researchers in Portugal have developed a ‘groundbreaking’ test which assesses skin sensitivity and could significantly reduce animal testing in the cosmetics industry.

Co-op is the latest to sell its Avon shares due to animal testing policy

07-Sep-2012 - As a result of its Sustainable Trust guidelines becoming more stringent, the Co-operative Asset Management Group has sold its entire holdings of Avon shares, as it says its policy conflicts...